The Camillus Ski Association will host an evening of adults-only free skiing, encouraging donations for the upkeep of its community-run skiing and snowboarding lodge.

According to Joe Militi, a volunteer with the association, the main goal for the donations is to replace the tow ropes.

“The hill is run pretty much by two rope tows that get kids up the hill. Both are a few years old,” he explained.

After a winter full of participants taking advantage of the generous blankets of snow the weather has offered, the ropes will be worn out by the end of the season.

“We’re looking to raise 10 grand,” said Militi.

Four thousand will go to replace the tow ropes and $6,000 is needed to replace the CSA’s building, now worn after generations of use.

“I love the fact that it looks like my grandma’s basement, said Justin Trombetta, head skiing instructor for the CSA, with a laugh. “It gives it a nice homey look, but it’d be nice to have a more modern facility that everyone could enjoy.”

Apart from donations, the CSA is looking for financial support from state and local government as well as from local businesses, such as Wegmans and Walmart, located close to the facility’s hill.

According to Militi, the donations will go to just getting materials. Assembling the tow ropes and reconstructing the building is a task that the association’s extensive network of friends and families will handle.

The ski lodge benefits everyone in the community, Militi said. A lot of families have no problem dropping their kids off at ski lodge without ever having to worry for their childrens’ safety, he said.

The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday The concession stand will be open. Guests are also welcome to bring their own snacks.